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Job Description- 5462226867676;-6.10290908813477;BARTRA, Blackland , Ballykea , Skerries , Dublin , K34 DV78
We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment where all of the needs of our residents are met.
Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm and teamwork.
We are currently recruiting for Full-Time Health Care Assistants for our Loughshinny Residential Home, Skerries, Co. Dublin.
Working Hours: 39 hours per week.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Salary Range: €30,000 per annum.
Responsibilities: To work as part of a team of Health Care Assistants, under the direction of the Nursing team
To provide quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents/patientsTo provide high standard services as specified in agreed care plans and to contribute to the continual review of resident’s needs
Enable and assist resident to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance
Enable and assist resident to eat and drink
Enable and assist resident to access and use toilet facilities, participating in individual continence promotion programmes
Contribute to the movement and treatment of resident to maximise their physical comfort
Promote mobility of resident, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure resident retains optimum mobility
Maintain high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships
To work closely with the activity co-ordinator/social care leader of the Residential home and ensure engagement of the residents at arranged activities where possible and suitable.To escort/Accompany residents to the hospital or for other appointments when directed by the senior nursing staff.
Staff adhere to infection control and prevention policy
Safekeeping of resident’s personal property
Report broken or unsafe items that need repair
Assess and record vital signs and report any concerns to nursing team
Assess and record weights and MUST scores and report any concerns to nursing team
Participate in CPR and basic lifesaving and act as a first responder for the HCA team
Takes blood samples from residents/patients following phlebotomy training.
The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:Cheerful and compassionate by nature, you will possess sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving abilities and be able to pay attention to the details. Good command of the english language - reading, writing and communicating clearly.
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